How to Apply AproDerm®

Finding the right emollient that works for you or your child can be a lengthy process and an important part of this journey is making sure that you apply the emollient correctly, this includes the way that you apply it (technique), the amount that you apply (quantity) and how often you apply it (frequency). Incorrect technique can not only make a person think that an emollient isn’t working but in some cases it can make their skin more irritated and make the condition worse. Under these circumstances the person may stop using the emollient as they believe that it is not working for them when in fact, had it been applied correctly, it may actually have worked.

The AproDerm® range can be used throughout the day, as pre-bathing emollients and after bathing.

How to Apply AproDerm®

Wash your hands before applying.

Break the tamper evident seal on the pump and turn it in a clockwise direction. Press the nozzle down to pump the cream onto your hand. The first time that you use AproDerm® you may need to press the nozzle up to ten times before the cream comes out – this is normal.

Before using AproDerm® for the first time you should test an area of skin with a small amount and leave for 48 hours – if there is no reaction or irritation then apply all over the affected area of skin.

Apply AproDerm® regularly, liberally and frequently to the affected area using gentle, downward strokes and following the direction of hair growth – making sure that you do not rub as this can irritate the skin.

Leave a thin layer of cream on the skin to soak in (the skin should glisten) – this can take about 10 minutes.

AproDerm® should be applied at least three times a day or as directed by your G.P.

You should apply AproDerm® after bathing to skin that is almost dry as this will help trap in moisture and hydrate the skin further.

Continue applying AproDerm® after your skin has improved to prevent the risk of flare-ups.

How much and how often should AproDerm® be applied?

AproDerm® should be applied regularly, liberally and as frequently as possible (at least 3 times a day) so that your skin is protected and hydrated. Generally the drier your skin the more often the emollient has to be applied. As an indication the table below shows how much emollient an adult or child aged 12 years or over would typically use per day if they applied AproDerm®three times a day to the areas of the body shown. For children under 12 years the amounts used would be approximately half.

Area of Skin to be Treated

Amount of AproDerm® Applied(grams per day)

Face and Neck

Up to 12g

Trunk

12g - 24g

Both Arms

12g

Both Hands

Up to 12g

Both Legs

24g - 36g

Table 1: Typical daily quantities of AproDerm® suitable for an adult or child aged 12 years and over.

It is important to remember that emollients should be applied regularly and that you cannot overuse them. In fact emollients tend to be underused which is why sometimes people think that they don’t work when in actual fact it’s because they are not being used often enough. There are certain times when the skin is likely to become irritated such as when swimming and in cold weather and at these times it may help to apply AproDerm® before exposure. For more information on using emollients please visit our Tips and Advice section.

Who is AproDerm® for?

What is AproDerm®?

AproDerm® is a range of specially developed emollients that are free from SLS, parabens, halogens, fragrances and colours. Suitable from birth they are great as daily moisturisers and for the management of Eczema, Psoriasis and other Dry Skin Conditions

References used throughout this website are on file. If you would like a particular reference please email us atinfo@aproderm.comstating exactly which section the reference relates to and the reason that you require it and we will be in touch

References used throughout this website are on file. If you would like a particular reference please email us at info@aproderm.comstating exactly which section the reference relates to and the reason that you require it and we will be in touch